ASC/LAAV, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7233

15 -- PART I OF 2 - C-137 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (VC-X) SOL F33657-96-R-0024 DUE 060396 POC Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-7300. This is Part 1 of Request for Proposal F33657-96-R-0024 for the C-137 Replacement Program (VC-X). This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Part 1 of 2, contains the program technical requirements. Part 2 of 2, contains the instructions to offerors and evaluation factors, and is in a succeeding CBD announcement. Both announcements constitute the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be used. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 90-37. IAW FAR 19.303(a) this acquisition's applicable small business size standard is 1500. The SIC code is 3721. Offerors must include in their proposal a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The requirement of the VC-X program is to lease, with an option to buy (starting in FY 98 on a 1/1/2 profile), four (4) new commercial, intercontinental passenger aircraft. These aircraft must be capable of carrying at least 45 passengers, 16 crew members, and associated baggage, with a three section interior containing first class sleeper seats in the DV area and business class sleeper seats in the separate crew rest and staff areas (all certified for takeoff and landing). Overseas size, overhead bins are required. Two first class type galleys are required. Aircraft must have capability of dispatch within three hours of notification. All aircraft shall be capable of accepting a modular design non-permanent, kit installation (stateroom & conference area). Two of these kits will be purchased under this solicitation, with an option for two additional kits. The maximum range requirement (at .8 mach) necessitates that 61 people and baggage (14 cubic ft/per person) fly a no wind distance of 4150 NM nonstop. The missionized aircraft requirements are: FAA certified IAW 14 CFR Part 25 (including Amendment 58,59,60,61,65,66,74,76,79,80,82,83 or an equivalent level of safety finding from the FAA),s 58, 59, 60, 61, 65, 66, 74, 76, 79, 80, 82, 83 or an equivalent level of safety) and 14 CFR Part 36 Stage 3 noise certification, if a two engine aircraft is proposed, it must be certified for 180 minutes of extended twin engine operations (two engine aircraft or equivalent), comply with FAR Part 121 navigation, approach and over water requirements. All aircraft are to be of the same model, type and have the same cockpit and interior configuration. A two person cockpit with a Flight Management System (FMS) with integrated GPS is required. A standard flight data/voice recorder is required. If not available for initial aircraft deliveries, navigation/avionics system shall permit incorporation of integrated GPS, FANS, ADS, RNP-1, MLS, VOR/ILS compatible with ICAO Annex 10, RVSM, and CAT IIIA ILS certification, when commercially available. A single (dual desired) X/Y channel TACAN, (non-integrated acceptable), (non-integrated acceptable), windshear warning integrated with GPWS or stand alone, multicolor digital radar is required with (desired) predictive windshear and doppler turbulence detectionand windshear detection (predictive desired), clear and secure worldwide communications with simultaneous operation of all command and passenger communications in all phases of flight and ground operations (except refueling) without degradation or refueling)without degradation or interference.interference are required. All flight deck crew positions shall have access to oxygen, intercom and all command communication systems including a UHF/AM radio with HAVE QUICK operabletion on battery power for up to 30 minutes and an IFF/SIF with easily set and erased modes 2 and 4 inflight and guarded mode 4 landing gear interlock switch. Passenger communications shall include: a minimum of five simultaneous non-secure/secure voice or data circuits (with selection of a specific ground earth station/satellite selection) on a satellite aeronautical radiotelephone system, a minimum of four non-secure and secure (if available) voice and/or data communications circuits simultaneously on a terrestrial aeronautical radiotelephone system. The system shall pass an Air Force conducted TEMPEST test. There should be an appropriate number of 115v 60Hz outlets to accomodate the pax environment. At least one handicapped lavatory shall be provided. Space, power and Group A provisions shall be included in the staff compartment for a Xeorox 5034 copier and a Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4 printer. Space, power and Group A provisions shall be included in the staff work area for a Security Engineering Machinery 2715T shredder, an XL Vision 486L computer, a Cryptec 10A fax and a Mosler SF C2 ML safe. A work area for secure communications shall be provided with a 2 ft x 2 ft clear work space and closeable from public view. A potable water system shall be provided to support the aircraft capacity and that provides hot water at each sink. The aircraft must provide sufficient storage to accommodate supplies and equipment for up to one week. The galley shall be capable of storing and serving at least two first class meals per flight for all passengers and crew members. Galley shall have sufficient storage for all required supplies. A system which generates weight and balance information found on a DD Form 365-4 (Form F) is desired. Automated capability for performance analysis and mission planning is required (up to La Paz, Bolivia elevations). A security system shall be included as well as provisions made to be able to lock the aircraft against unauthorized entry. Aircraft paint scheme and color shall be IAW current 89AW paint drawings using practices defined by the offeror. All flight & maintenance manuals shall be commercial (state of the art delivery medium desired including delivery of five sets of HW/SW/operating systems if other than paper) with some systems description, including IPSS unique data and performance data added to the flight manual for 89th AW mission requirements and shall also include a Work Unit Code. All typical pro forma documentation and services shall be provided. Maintenance concept is for the 89th AW to perform on-aircraft maintenance and for the logistics support contractor to perform all other maintenance actions including aircraft paint and servicing of contractor provided SE. Depot maintenance cycle is 36 month minimum (48 monthor more desired). Logistics requirements are: contractor provided supply support for spares and SE to meet a NMCS rate of 2%, PMCS rate of 4%. FAR 1.1 flight time accounting rules apply. Provide warranty administration, all packaging, handling, storing and transferring of spares, field service reps (IAW TSPR), configuration management, revisions & updates to commercial flight & maintenance manuals, and other data as required. Initial cadre training will be IAW FAA training syllabi and include 25 flight hours instruction (subsequent to delivery) for each of the four crews. An additional 6 ground school only slots (from the FAA approved pilot initial course) shall be included (with an observation flight in the simulator). Initial cadre shall consist of 4 Instructors and 4 Aircraft Commanders, 2 Instructor Flight Mechanics (FM) plus 2 additional FMs, 4 Instructor IPSS with 12 additional IPSS. Sustainment training will be separately procured by the user. Cockpit crews other than the initial cadreEight additional cockpit crews (other than the initial cadre) will receive standard commercial ground school and simulator training. Maintenance training shall consist of the following (total number of students): 32 APG, 9 engine, 8 electrical & environmental, 7 hydraulic, 16 communication & navigation, 8 guidance and control, 8 fuel cell, 8 rigging course, 8 advanced structural repair specialists, and 4 quality assurance evaluators. Two offerings of a general familiarization course at Andrews AFB within 90 days after first aircraft delivery shall be included. If the USAF is not fully trained prior to delivery, a period of up to six months of interim contractor support (over the shoulder supervision) may be required. Site activation, including support facilityCOMBS phase-in, NLT 30 days prior to aircraft delivery is required. Data items to be proposed in contractor format are to comply with the intent of the following Data Item Descriptions: Acquisition - DI-A-3027, MISC-80564 and MISC-identified Data Item Descriptions and are: Acquisition-DI-A-3027, MISC-80564 and MISC-81174,Tech Manuals, CLS-DI-F-6004,81174, commercial manuals, CLS - DI-F-6004, H-1329A, MGMT-80368/80268/81238, ILSS-803134, L-7018A, C-MAN-81253, and Tech Manual U, C-MAN-81253, and commercial manual updates. In accomplishing these objectives, it is the government's intent to conduct work IAW the Integrated Product Development management philosophy as proposed by the offeror. The offeror shall deliver four sets of HW/SW/operating systems to insure compataibility with their management information systems and shall insure access is available for video conferencing. Delivery schedule is to be proposed by the offeror, however, the requirement is all deliveries be completed, including flight crew training by FY 98/2. No further upgrades are currently planned but may be the subject of future modification program approvals. The budget profile is approximately $11M for FY97 for CLS.lease/CLS. For FY98/99/00, the estimated budget profile is $172.2M/$151.7M/$197.1M. FY98/99/00 funds are budgeted for procurement/CLS/lease and spares. In addition, $117M has been authorized for termination liability funding. Offerors should propose a business solution which satisfies mission performance requirements and provides for an executable program within the funding profiles identified above. This procurement will utilize an electronic bulletin board in an effort to streamline the communication process between the Government and industry and is accessible through the World Wide Web at the following internet address, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. Specific questions concerning operation of the system may be obtained from the system administrator, Mr. Mike Peck, at (513) 255-2739. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested Parties are invited to call Colonel Michael J. Corcoran, Deputy Chief of Staff, Program Management, ASC/IG, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-6503 at (513) 255-1427. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning the acquisition to ASC/LAAV, Bldg 16, 2275 D Street, Suite 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7233, ATTN: Mr Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-7300, fax (513) 255-2696 or 476-7117. (0122)

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